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A New Way to Sew French Seams

January 20, 2015 By Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Rubber French Seam

Executing a perfect French seam can sometimes be difficult, especially when you’re only using a single-needle sewing machine. However, the stitch is often only half the battle. Installing the upholstery it’s sewn on can present a whole new set of challenges, particularly when the element you’re wrapping is heavily contoured — like a dashboard or armrest. Automakers, however, … [Read more...] about A New Way to Sew French Seams

This Week Win a Staple Puller & Vinyl!

January 19, 2015 By Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Albrights Supply - Comment of the Week

GUESS WHAT?!? The Hog Ring's "Comment of the Week" give aways are back for 2015! And our first contest is being sponsored by Albright's Supply, home to everything you need to get the job done. Up for grabs this week is a C.S. Osborne forged steel staple puller and 10 yards of bright white smooth-grain vinyl — that's a $100 value! … [Read more...] about This Week Win a Staple Puller & Vinyl!

Johnson Controls Unveils its ID15 Concept

January 16, 2015 By Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Johnson Controls ID15

Johnson Controls, one of the world’s largest suppliers of vehicle interiors, unveiled its Innovation Demonstrator "ID15" concept interior at this week's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan — bringing to life many of the design ideas automotive engineers have suggested could one day be featured in the cabins of autonomous vehicles. … [Read more...] about Johnson Controls Unveils its ID15 Concept

JNG Creations in Chevy High Performance

January 15, 2015 By Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - JNG Creations - 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Pick up the March 2015 issue of Chevy High Performance magazine to see "Blue Angel," a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS upholstered by none other than Jean-Noël Greffeuille of JNG Creations in Pittsboro, North Carolina. … [Read more...] about JNG Creations in Chevy High Performance

Design Studio: High-Back Bucket Seat

January 14, 2015 By Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Design Studio - High-back Bucket Seat

Need to design and upholster a high-back bucket seat for a client? No problem. We’ve just added an illustration of one to The Hog Ring Design Studio — where you can download it for free! … [Read more...] about Design Studio: High-Back Bucket Seat

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